Dr. D Meehan

Biography

D. Nathan Meehan is a Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University and holds the L.F. Peterson '36 Endowed Professorship. He is a distinguished member of the National Academy of Engineering and has made significant contributions to the field of petroleum engineering throughout his career. Meehan's research interests primarily focus on energy transition, specifically carbon capture, storage, and utilization, as well as hydrogen production and applications. He has extensive experience in optimizing the development of unconventional oil and gas fields, including hydraulic fracturing and enhanced oil recovery techniques. His work also addresses the lifecycle analysis of emissions and the detection of methane. He has been recognized with several awards for his exceptional contributions to engineering and research, including the Outstanding Alumni award from the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at the University of Oklahoma in 2022. Beyond academia, he is an active member of various professional organizations and has served as President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers from 2015 to 2016.

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